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The Crabtree, London,

The Crabtree

4.5
4.5
983 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
'The Crabtree, with its spectacular position downstream from The River Cafe,
has a huge sprawling garden, a glazed colonnade and frontage on to the
Thames shaded by a weeping willow. The prawns in chilli hot oil and the toast
spread with tomatoes and onions were good, so much so we ordered them
again when we returned for Sunday lunch. Sunday roasts with 'all the
trimming's' - we tried beef and pork - had everything a Sunday roast should
have. Somewhere rather spiffing to go' (Fay Machsler, Evening Standard)

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2 people

19:00


Booked 23 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, British, Contemporary British

  • Hours of Operation

    Monday - Saturday: 12:00-22:00 Sunday: 12:00-20:00

  • Phone number

    020 7385 3929

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    The Crabtree offers an elegant private dining room able to host private dinners and lunches for up to 50 guests. Beautifully light, the room is popular choice for corporate and leisure events including; business meetings, incentive events, christening receptions, engagement parties.

  • Private party contact

    Eleanor: 07812 256041

  • Area

    Fulham

  • Parking Details

    On street parking, either free during the weekends and evening or parking meters during the day.

  • Public Transit

    Nearest tube, Hammersmith. 10-15 minutes walk along the River Thames path. Easily accessible by bus routes from Putney, Fulham, Chelsea & Kensington - please consult TFL website for specific directions.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch and great service, thank you!

    The CrabtreeResponded 1 day agoHi Thank you for the great review and 5 stars, hope to see you again soon, Team Crab

  2. AK

    AKag

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Banging as always, obviously. By now I should just move in.

    The CrabtreeResponded 5 days agoHi Akag Thanks for the banging review and 5 stars. See you in a minute ;-) Team Crab

  3. A

    Anvi

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great place to visit! The food was really good and the service excellent!

    The CrabtreeResponded 6 days agoHi Anvi Thank you for the great review, we are happy you had such a great time with us. Please come back and visit us again soon. The Crabteam

  4. ZC

    ZoeCJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious supper, lots on the menu to choose from. Clean, nice, great service. Friendly helpful staff …. Will certainly return to the Crabtree

    The CrabtreeResponded 6 days agoHi Zoe Thanks for this great review, we are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with us and the staff looked after you so well. Please come back and visit us again soon. The Crabteam

  5. WW

    WendyW

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious roast dinner and the service was great. Can't wait to go back soon

    The CrabtreeResponded on 24 November 2022Hi Wendy, Thank you ever so much for the 4* review - we truly hope to turn your next visit into a 5* one! Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, especially the burger!

    The CrabtreeResponded on 22 November 2022Hello there, Thanks for the lovely review. Cheers, Team Crabtree

  7. SN

    SunnyN

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for lunch. Good food and service. Is slightly overpriced though.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 22 November 2022Hi Sunny, Thanks for the 5* review, lookg forward to seeing you next time! Team Crabtree

  8. s

    stephenh

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was good and the service was friendly and efficient. We will go back.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 22 November 2022Hi Stephenh, Thanks for the review, hopefully we can make your next visit with us a 5 star experience. Thanks, Team Crabtree.

  9. s

    sallym

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    There were 3 of us put on a table for 2 so space a bit cramped. Food and service very good although our food arrived before our drinks.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 16 November 2022Hi Sally M, Thanks for the 4* review, hopefully on your next visit, we can smash a 5* experience for you. Best regards, Team Crabtree

  10. DB

    DBSW20

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice pub setting and atmosphere. Good Sunday roast. Not too busy even on Fulham match day. Beer garden would be excellent in the summer. Good service and friendly staff.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 16 November 2022Hi DBS, Thanks for the review. Hopefully your next experience with us will be a 5* experience. Thanks, Team Crabtree

  11. GS

    GregS

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A really nice space with great atmosphere and friendly staff

    The CrabtreeResponded on 15 November 2022Hi Greg, Thanks for the 4 stars, look forward to having you back soon. Team Crabtree

  12. JB

    JenB0805

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Lovely pub. Good device. Good good. Not a very exciting choice of food but done well

    The CrabtreeResponded on 15 November 2022Hi Jen Thanks for the 4 stars and nice review. We are shortly due to launch our winter menu, so there will be some more exciting dishes on there for you to choose from. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Team Crab

  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Need to make it clear that you need to specify if booking a pub quiz table as put us in the dining area

    The CrabtreeResponded on 14 November 2022Hi Thanks for your feedback, however when booking on our website it does mention that you are booking for the dining room. It also confirms this on the email and or text confirmation. There is also an option to make request when booking. We do hope that other than this your visit was more than a 3 star one. Team Crab

  14. A

    Anna

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the best roast at The Crabtree, great vibes and chill atmosphere

    The CrabtreeResponded on 3 November 2022Hi Anna Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear you had such a great visit with us. Please make sure you come back and see us again soon. The Crabtree

  15. t

    tastyfoodie

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    the portions we had for sunday roast with roasted chicken and vegan wellington were really abundant, the roast beef was a bit smaller with only two pieces of meat. the garnish was very abundant as well and overall it was very flavoursome and enjoyable. really recomendable but must book in advance as it is very popular

    The CrabtreeResponded on 1 November 2022Hi Tastyfoodie, Our Sunday Roasts are always very popular; the perfect way to warm up as the weather gets colder! Thank you for your comments about the food and we will pass your comments on to the kitchen team so we can improve in future - We look forward to your next visit. Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  16. D

    David

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Noise levels were high but the music was lowered on my request. Good service but the food was mixed. Camembert shared plate good - Fish & Chips well below expectations.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 1 November 2022Hi David, Apologies the music was a bit loud but glad to hear we sorted that for you. We're sorry to hear some of the food was not up to your expectations; could you please drop us an email with further details to info@thecrabtreew6.co.uk so we can find ways to improve? Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  17. N

    Nosh

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and great food. We were seated outside, which was nice, but, it would have been better if punters from the pub did not use the ledge next to table as a gathering point. Rather ruined the ambience.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 1 November 2022Hi Nosh, Thank you ever so much for the 5-star review - Apologies a few other customers put a dampener on your experience but we do hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  18. F

    Foodlover

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Had a pleasant lunch. We were seated outside, service was excellent.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 1 November 2022Hi Foodlover, Really happy to hear you had such wonderful service whilst enjoying our outdoor space - we look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  19. TM

    TrevorM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice place for a long Friday lunch. Excellent friendly service varied menu and great food. We really enjoyed our afternoon there. Thanks guys. 👍

    The CrabtreeResponded on 17 October 2022Hi Trevor. Thank you for the kind words, we shall pass them on to the team. Look forward to your next visit with us! Team Crabtree.

  20. DL

    DebbieL

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue, inside and outside seating overlooking the river. Delicious food, friendly, efficient staff, great range of beers! Really enjoyed the atmosphere, we will be back!

    The CrabtreeResponded on 12 October 2022Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we did. Have a great day! We're looking forward to your next visit with us! Team Crabtree

  21. PJ

    PJ009

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere - the vegan roast was really tasty, but food portions are quite small for the roast.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 6 October 2022Hi PJ009, Glad you enjoyed the food but apologies you felt disappointed by the portion size. Feedback like this is really beneficial to us to improve so thank you so much - we hope you visit us again in the near future. Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  22. S

    Spot

    Kent

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Crabtree was very helpful by keeping our table for 45 minutes after the time we had booked because the roads were very busy as it was a train strike day. I had phoned ahead from the car to say we would be late, albeit unable to say precisely how late. Food very tasty and staff very cordial. Noise level a bit high for my taste, but I'm older and hard of hearing!

    The CrabtreeResponded on 8 October 2022Hi Spot, We always try our best to make sure bookings keep their space; we know how difficult it can be with transport delays. Apologies if it was a bit loud - we do get busy on Fulham Matchdays! Kind regards, Team Crabtree.

  23. JB

    JackBeasley1111111111111

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for lunch on 29/9. Customer service was excellent. Both the barman and the waitress were very well mannered and attentive to our needs. It was just after you opened to reasonably calm atmosphere inside (to be expected at that time). Fish and chips was delicious. Overall fantastic lunch experience.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 4 October 2022Hi Jack, Thanks for the kind review, we look forward to having you back again soon! Best, Team Crabtree.

  24. B

    Bugle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A well run, great pub serving good food with excellent, friendly staff.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 2 October 2022Hi Bugle, Thanks for the wonderful review! We look forward to your next visit where we've love to turn that 4*s into a 5*! Kind regards, Team Crabtree.

  25. LB

    LukeB

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for after work drinks on a weekday, food was delicious. Friendly staff and nice ambience

    The CrabtreeResponded on 29 September 2022Hi Luke, Your great 5-star review is music to our ears! We're glad your visits to the Crabtree are pleasant ones and we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  26. J

    Jennifer

    London

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I enjoyed my visit to the Crabtree but only as we were able to still eat outside. We were sat relatively close to a heater which helped. It was much too clubby and loud inside - quite strange for a Sunday night at 7pm to have blaring music. I was catching up with a friend who was visiting from the US and we needed to be able to speak to each other. We had good service overall. I would have liked to see more vegan options. The wellington sold out. The 'caesar' salad was good but needed some protein in it. Our patio perch was great and I bet even better in nicer weather. The range of dogs throughout was also an absolute delight.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 29 September 2022Hi Jennifer, Thanks for your review, sorry to hear the atmosphere wasn't to your appeal. We do try to keep our music volume relative to the volume of people in the venue, will try to keep an eye on this more vehemently to make it an environment more pleasing for all.We are changing our menu soon and will be including more vegan and vegetarian options also, we will take on your feedback and pass it on to the chef also.

  27. DF

    DianeF

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great to have live music . Crabtree is one of our fav 3 and always delivers!

    The CrabtreeResponded on 26 September 2022Hi Diane Many thanks for the 5 stars, we hope to see you again soon. Crabteam

  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attended pub quiz. Loved it, so much fun. Thank you!

    The CrabtreeResponded on 16 September 2022Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Our quiz is always so popular and we're glad you enjoyed yourself! We hope to see you competing again soon! Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  29. M

    Meg01

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    We went to The Crabtree after seeing their name on a list for ‘best roasts’ in London (via TimeOut). After experiencing their roasts, I feel like we may have gone to the wrong place. They ran out of the pork, which I can understand, happens if you’ve been busy. So I opted for the beef and it was so chewy, there was more fat than meat on it and just really not nice. The potatoes were rock hard and my friend, who got the chicken, her dish was cold. She was brought out another portion, but even that was luke warm. So disappointing. Their bathrooms as well, were disgusting. Barely any toilet paper and the toilets themselves were gross/blocked. Definitely looked like they hadn’t been maintained all day. I understand again, if you’re busy, but it’s just not a nice experience you’ve come for a meal with friends. The staff were really lovely though and you have a good wine selection. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself coming back anytime soon.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 14 September 2022Hi Meg01, Firstly, thank you for your lovely comments about the service and front of house staff. We're disappointed to hear the comments about the food and toilet cleanliness. Can you please send over your details to info@thecrabtreew6.co.uk as we would like to discuss this further with you, as feedback always helps us to improve. Kind regards, Team Crabtree.

  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Popular and we had a nice terrace table. Beer garden crowd were a but noisy but it is a pub after all. I had a Caesar salad which at £15.50 was a bit pricey (no protein, just dressed leaves). My fellow dinners enjoy their dishes of duck and prawn linguine.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 7 September 2022Hello, Thanks for your kind words, we will pass your feedback onto the kitchen team with regards to the food. We hope to make your next visit even better than the last. Team Crabtree

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    bell2506

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Crabtree has a lovely setting, however in terms of food it has always been inconsisent therefore you can't always expect to get good quality food. Sadly on this occasion the food was pretty poor.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 7 September 2022Hi bell, Sorry to hear we failed to meet your expectations with regards, to food. Lovely to hear you enjoy the setting however. If you could email me with further feedback with regard to the food and we'll investigate on where we can improve on your next visit. Please contact us on info@thecrabtreew6.co.uk. Look forward to hearing from you. Team Crabtree

  32. H

    susanholderH

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great pub on the river, we were looked after very well indeed and definitely go back soon again.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 4 September 2022Hi SusanholderH, Thank you for you lovely review. I'll pass on your feedback to the team. We hope to see you soon. Team Crabtree

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great roast chicken

    The CrabtreeResponded on 4 September 2022Hi, Thank you for you review. I am glad you enjoyed your Sunday roast. Hopefully we will see you soon. Team Crabtree

  34. AT

    AndreaT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good place with good food. The friver view is the value added

    The CrabtreeResponded on 1 September 2022Hi Andrea Thank you for the lovely review and 4*'s, we are happy to read you had a great visit with us. Please do come back and see us again soon, The Crabteam

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    SavannahA

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Yummy food but terrible service. The staff all seemed tired and confused

    The CrabtreeResponded on 4 September 2022Hi Savannah, Thanks for your review, sorry to hear your experience was let down by the service, if you can pop me an email at info@thecrabtreew6.co.uk, I'd like to investigate it further. We really pride ourselves on providing an outstanding experience, and to see we did not achieve so on this occasion is upsetting. We'd love to know what we can do to make your next experience a great one. Best, Team Crabtree.

  36. N

    Nige

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Was very loud but when we asked we were moved to quieter table just outside….. unfortunately it was not warm enough for late outside dining

    The CrabtreeResponded on 28 August 2022Hi Nige, Thank you for your review. I am glad we were able to move you outside in our terrace. as it is getting colder in the evenings, we plan to bring some heaters in our riverside dining area. We look forward to seeing you soon Team Crabtree

  37. BR

    BillyR

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere in this Riverside gastro pub. We sat outside, service was consistently friendly and prompt; food was innovative and very tasty. A lovely evening for three of us.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 27 August 2022Hi BillyR, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Team Crabtree

  38. FB

    FulhamBoy

    Devon

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice table outside and lovely girl serving us was happy, chatty and helpful. Not much for vegetarians here apart from salads, so some extra cooked options would be good. Its a lovely traditional pub in a great location by the river. Can't go wrong.

    The CrabtreeResponded on 26 August 2022Hello FulhamBoy, Thanks for your review, good to see you had a good time. We will pass on your feedback to our kitchen team and look towards catering more openly. Hopefully on your next visit you will find the menu more appealing. Best regards, Team Crabtree.

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    Blondie

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside Good options for celiac

    The CrabtreeResponded on 26 August 2022Hi Blondie, Thank you for the 5* review. We always try to accommodate all our guests needs. We look forward to seeing you soon. Team Crabtree

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    1827

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 August 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was very good the service was very slow i think for a luck of staff

    The CrabtreeResponded on 20 August 2022Hi 1827, Thank you for the 4* review. I am sorry We could not give you the best experience. It is very hard to get staff currently but we try not to let this impact on our service. Hopefully when you visit next time we can turn this into 5*. Team Crabtree

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Crabtree does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The Crabtree also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7385 3929.

The Crabtree is rated 4.5 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Crabtree

60 Rainville Road, London, W6 9HA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Fulham

  • Hours of Operation

    Monday - Saturday: 12:00-22:00 Sunday: 12:00-20:00

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, British, Contemporary British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    On street parking, either free during the weekends and evening or parking meters during the day.

  • Public Transit

    Nearest tube, Hammersmith. 10-15 minutes walk along the River Thames path. Easily accessible by bus routes from Putney, Fulham, Chelsea & Kensington - please consult TFL website for specific directions.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    020 7385 3929

  • Private party facilities

    The Crabtree offers an elegant private dining room able to host private dinners and lunches for up to 50 guests. Beautifully light, the room is popular choice for corporate and leisure events including; business meetings, incentive events, christening receptions, engagement parties.

  • Private party contact

    Eleanor: 07812 256041

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